Academy Awards 2011

Prep to Perfect: How the Stars Get Red Carpet Ready

See how Nicole, Renée and more get fit and gorgeous for award season

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MICHELLE'S ADVANCE PLANNING

"For really important events like the [Golden] Globes, the color should be done either a week or two before the event so that if any tweaking needs to be done, there is still time to do so," says Williams's colorist, Marie Robinson. "This also gives the color time to settle in, which I personally always think looks better.”